Specifications:One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and superb image quality make it one of the most popular professional SLR lenses in the world. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II.

Only picked up this lens yesterday but my first pictures taken with it have impressed me. Will report more later.

Feb 20, 2010

Doug VannOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Dec 18, 2004Location: CanadaPosts: 53

Review Date: Feb 19, 2010

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,400.00
| Rating: 10

Pros:

Sharp, well built, Canon quality.....

Cons:

little expensive

Once you see your pics you will know why the lens is rated the way it is.....

Feb 19, 2010

DietrOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Feb 11, 2010Location: United StatesPosts: 10

Review Date: Feb 13, 2010

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,325.00
| Rating: 10

Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nada

My copy is DAMN Sharp. Truly amazing and AF is nothing short of astonishing. No regrets on this one.

Feb 13, 2010

tebppOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Oct 24, 2009Location: CanadaPosts: 0

Review Date: Nov 25, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10

Pros:

Quality everything, truly the best zoom lens I've used

Cons:

A bit heavy after long use

Excellent Picture quality. This is my first L lens, and it blew me away with the pictures that it turned out. Focus is very fast and the IS is great. I used this lens for a few conferences, outdoor and sporting event. Its a good fit for all occasion. I should of gotten this lens sooner. I've only used the 50mm 1.8, 17-85mm and Tamron 17-50mm. This lens is awesome.

Nov 25, 2009

JayOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Nov 10, 2003Location: CanadaPosts: 136

Review Date: Nov 10, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8

Pros:

Cons:

Nov 10, 2009

tonyliauOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Jul 5, 2009Location: United StatesPosts: 13

Review Date: Nov 10, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,200.00
| Rating: 10

Pros:

Great IQ, fast USM focusing, great contrast, f/2.8 is very usable

Cons:

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There is nothing to dislike about this lens. Focus is fast and images are razor sharp. The bokeh is creamy and the IQ is amazing!

I have had the lens for 4 years. Always been satisfied with the autofocus and image quality.
I find it a little bit too heavy for travelling, so it sometimes stay home.

Aug 31, 2009

TobersOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Jan 23, 2007Location: United KingdomPosts: 39

Review Date: Jul 8, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10

Pros:

Superbly sharp out of the box. Excellent colour and contrast. Build quality.

Cons:

Price

Prices in the UK have shot up following the bankers cocking everything up, but I needed the lens and actually found it really hard to get hold of one. In the end, only 1 store in London had a single lens in stock, and luckily I had the money to pay the price.

I'm immensely pleased with it. Image quality is excellent. Paired with a Canon 1DIII the photographs produced are of the highest level of quality. Highly recommended.

So much heavier than my old 70-200 f/4, it does become an issue if not mounted on a tripod, but since mine is almost always on a tripod, it isn't so bad.

Lens hood is awefull to put / remove in cold weather.

Feb 20, 2009

st_dimovOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Sep 29, 2005Location: BulgariaPosts: 13

Review Date: Feb 2, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,150.00
| Rating: 10

Pros:

It is all true! It is NOT a coincidence that this is the highest ranking Canon zoom on FM!

Cons:

Not exactly inconspicuous, esp with the hood attached.

I'ver been using it for about 2 yrs on a 1.6x crop. Can't wait to see what it is going to do on a FF.

Feb 2, 2009

LennartWOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Oct 6, 2008Location: GermanyPosts: 90

Review Date: Jan 15, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $900.00
| Rating: 10

Pros:

sharp, f2.8, fast focus, tank

Cons:

-

This is THE LENS.
If you would only have two lenses, it would be a wide angle and the 70-200.

You can use it at nearly every event and it will cover most of your assignments very well.

I will never leave home without it.

Jan 15, 2009

ZalllonOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Jun 5, 2005Location: CanadaPosts: 376

Review Date: Jan 7, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,000.00
| Rating: 9

Pros:

Sharp, bright, bokeh, AF is fast

Cons:

Not weather sealed like the "IS" version, zoom ring isn't as tight as other zooms used, not a fan of the "look at me" off white casing colour

This lens is a nice piece of glass. AF is very quick on my 1Ds MK II, and the lens has awesome boke. I'm a little disappointed that it is not truly weather sealed, as the "IS" version has gaskets in it ... so at some point, I'll have to opt for that (got the lens to start shooting outdoor sports). Using zooms from other systems, the lens isn't that heavy. I don't understand why it has to have that "look at me" light casing colour ... it would be nice to have something a little more subtle.

Color attracts a bit of attention...nothing much else, a little heaving but it balances better when I put the battery grip on my 30D.

Great lens, I wanted the f/2.8 for sports and its very sharp even wide open. Focuses fast and accurate. Zoom covers a good range and can be used for portraits. Gives a nice creamy bokeh. Some say its heavy but I don't find it that to be that bad, can get a little hard on the neck when not in use but I don't find my arms get tired. A great lens, no complaints here, lived up to expectations.